koshermama
koshermama posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Only 1 day liquid diet before surgery! - I have to admit I am a bit relieved after seeing people's posts here!!
koshermama posted a comment 14 years, 9 months ago
Sounds like you've been through the ringer. :( My mom died at age...
koshermama wrote a blog post 14 years, 9 months ago
WOOT! My VSG has been approved!! - I had a missed call that I didn't recognize so I called the number back... it was my insurance company... hmmm... went through the whole press this for this and that for that and f...
koshermama posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Wahoo I'M APPROVED!!! - So a little while ago I got a call on my cell that I didn't recognize, and when I called it back it was my ins co...hmm... so I got through all the layers of press this and that an...
koshermama posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Want2feelalive32 - where are you? - What's going on with you? I know this is a rough time for you. I hope you didn't cancel. Hang in there! Things WILL get better!!
koshermama posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
FUNNY call w/insurance rep - So I called this morning to see if there's any news on my pre-approval, and the rep on the phone was having trouble understanding me because I am totally stuffed up from an awful c...
koshermama posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
nervous about anesthesia/drug allergy - The biggest thing I'm nervous about with getting the sleeve is the meds they'll use. During my first pregnancy many years ago, I developed a bug and couldn't stop vomiting. In the ...
koshermama posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Feed a fever, starve a code, starve a fever, feed - I'm all thtuffed ub. My CPAP machine does no good when I'm thtuffed ub so I'm wiped. I have a low grade fever.
I thought I was being so clever by making a protein shake 1/2 cho...
koshermama posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Are all carbonated drinks out after surgery? - I gave up diet soda over a year and replaced it with seltzer. Do I have to give up seltzer after surgery? Is it because the carbonation can harm your stomach?
koshermama posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
You will laugh but thanks to Primyzia I HAVE A DA - So get this... the surgical coordinator called back... I'm pretty sure there was some CHA going on... but my date pending insurance approval is Aug. 3!!!!!!
At Primyzia's urging...
koshermama posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
What's this drain I keep hearing about? - Catheter, check... drain?
koshermama posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Really struggling today - I am trying so hard to fight it, but today I am just so down about everything. I am so miserable, I can't move without getting exhausted and out of breath, I can't get anything don...
koshermama posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
dehyration after surgery? - I really struggle during the summer with the heat. For several years I was on medication that kept me from sweating normally, so I had to be careful about heat stroke. (I DO hate s...
koshermama wrote a blog post 14 years, 10 months ago
First post - my endoscopy is scheduled. - All the needed paperwork was finally received in my surgeon's office last week. They will submit all of it together to my insurance (hopefully they already have!).
Yesterday th...
koshermama posted a comment 14 years, 10 months ago
GOOD LUCK!!!!
koshermama added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
Overcome Emotional Eating
koshermama added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
To become healthy enough to live out a long life for my children and grandbabies
koshermama added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
DO THINGS WITH FAMILY WITHOUT GETTING TIRED OUT
koshermama added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
Be Healthier
koshermama added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
to be able to take my dog for long walks with out getting tired
koshermama added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
Fit into a regular public bathroom stall
koshermama added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
love myself and be at peace with who I am.
koshermama added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
go up a flight of stairs without having to pause at the top to catch my breath.
koshermama added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
Be able to get up from the floor without struggling
koshermama added a goal 14 years, 10 months ago
Be smaller than the clothes at Lane Bryant
